Try this simple and foolproof method for making your very own air fryer roasted garlic! A great flavor booster for your favorite foods, and an excellent topping for homemade pizza. You're going to love making this easy air fryer recipe again and again.
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Roasted garlic is a delicious way to be EXTRA with your favorite recipes. Mashed potatoes are pretty amazing on their own, but they can be catapulted into the stratosphere with the addition of roasted garlic. But it's not just mashed potatoes that roasted garlic can elevate. Hummus, dips, pizza, and even risotto are all great uses of this excellent and flavorful creation.
While roasted garlic is most often made in the oven, there is a totally simple (and quick) way to make it! Enter the air fryer. Everyone's new favorite countertop helper. The air fryer makes quick, easy, and foolproof work of roasting garlic. I have to say it's my new favorite method!
You need just 4 super simple ingredient to get started with this air fryer roasted garlic!
Ingredients
- Garlic: Look for tight, even heads of garlic that are not sprouting. My bulb was not sprouting visibly on the outside, but was beginning to on the inside. This is fine, but fully sprouted garlic will be bitter and strong.
- Olive Oil: You can use high smoke point oil. I used olive oil for the flavor, but you can use vegetable oil or avocado oil if preferred.
- Salt: You can use any finely ground salt you have on hand.
- Pepper: I like to use ground pepper for convenience, but you can use freshly ground black pepper if you prefer.
- You'll also need a small amount of aluminum foil for wrapping up the bulb of garlic.
Instructions
Use a sharp knife to remove the top portion of your bulb of garlic.
Cut a square piece of foil, approximately 10" wide and 10" tall. Place your bulb of garlic in the center.
Pull up the sides of the foil, creating a "bowl" by folding over the edges and crimping them.
Drizzle your olive oil on top of the bulb of garlic.
Sprinkle the garlic bulb with salt and pepper.
Bring in the edges of the foil, and twist to secure them at the top. This will create a little sealed foil pouch.
Preheat your Air Fryer to 375F for 3 minutes.
Add the foil wrapped garlic to the basket of your air fryer.
Cook for 20-25 minutes.
Open the foil packet and check the garlic. It should be soft and fragrant. Some parts should be lightly browned.
Remove the garlic bulb from the air fryer and cool briefly before peeling the cloves.
Storage
It's best to use your roasted garlic as soon as possible in your recipe of choice (or spread on crackers!), but you can store the roasted garlic packed in olive oil for up to 3 days in the fridge.
It will become mushy, have an odor, and have discolored spots. Discard any roasted garlic that has gone bad.
Recipes That Use Roasted Garlic
- Roasted Garlic Mashed Potatoes - Love and Lemons
- Roasted Garlic Aioli - Don't Go Bacon My Heart
- Easy Roasted Garlic Hummus - The Chunky Chef
- Roasted Garlic and Mushroom Risotto - House of Nash Eats
- Roasted Garlic Goat Cheese Dip - Midwest Foodie Blog
- Roasted Garlic Butter - An Affair From the Heart
More Air Fryer Recipes:
Air Fryer Roasted Garlic
Ingredients
- 1 bulb of fresh garlic
- 1 ½ teaspoon olive oil
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Use a sharp knife to remove the top portion of your bulb of garlic.
- Cut a square piece of foil, approximately 10" wide and 10" tall. Place your bulb of garlic in the center. Pull up the sides of the foil, creating a "bowl" by folding over the edges and crimping them.
- Drizzle your olive oil on top of the bulb of garlic and sprinkle with salt and pepper.
- Bring in the edges of the foil, and twist to secure them at the top. This will create a little sealed foil pouch.
- Preheat your Air Fryer to 375F for 3 minutes.
- Add the foil wrapped garlic to the basket of your air fryer and cook for 20-25 minutes.
- Open the foil packet and check the garlic. It should be soft and fragrant. Some parts should be lightly browned.
- Remove the garlic bulb from the air fryer and cool slightly before peeling the cloves.
Notes
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